17 people sent to hospital after alleged bear spray attack at Quebec vacation camp

A provincial police car is seen in Montreal on July 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

MONTREAL - Seventeen people were sent to hospital after they were allegedly attacked with bear spray at a vacation camp northeast of Montreal.

Provincial police spokeswoman Sgt. 脡lo茂se Cossette says five people were arrested in Monday's alleged attack.

Cossette says the five suspects wanted to target a man in the cafeteria of the camp in H茅rouxville, Que., when they released the bear repellent.

She says the spray affected the victims' eyes and airways but did not cause serious injuries.

Cossette says the five suspects, who are from Montreal, could face charges related to the use of a prohibited weapon.

She says police are trying to determine the motivation behind the alleged attack.

This report by 香港六合彩挂牌资料 was first published Aug. 15, 2023.

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